- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Relationship and grief
About Arkava
Arkava Smith is an LPMHC (Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Delaware with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on issues young adults commonly face, including stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also covers addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and attention-related difficulties.
Arkava approaches sessions in a straightforward, person-centered way. She listens first and helps people put words on what feels overwhelming. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the client and to find practical steps that fit daily life.
She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are brought in for managing strong emotions and improving coping. The client-centered stance stays central so the client's goals guide which tools are used.
In appointments Arkava helps people work through grief, anger, parenting strain, and issues tied to identity and discrimination. She also supports those dealing with bipolar symptoms, postpartum depression, and seasonal mood shifts. Sessions typically focus on real-world problems and creating manageable changes.
Her background includes many years of one-on-one counseling with adults facing life transitions. Arkava asks clear questions, reflects what she hears, and suggests small experiments clients can try between meetings. This approach is aimed at steady progress over time.
How her approaches fit with online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflective conversation, and following the client's priorities. It helps people who need space to sort out feelings and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep stress or depression going, and it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with strong emotions and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arkava will talk through your goals and preferences, and she will suggest which methods to try. That decision is made together and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around studies, work, or parenting. They can allow for shorter check-ins, sessions during a break, or avoiding travel time. Many people find that using CBT and DBT skills between sessions helps carry progress into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and young adult issues among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens closely, helps clarify goals, and introduces CBT or DBT skills as useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individual adults.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LPMHC credential and is licensed in Delaware.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
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